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Wallace Ridge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
660 Population 94/sq mi density
$61,136 Median Income $30,012 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $120,657 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
814 Violent Crime/100K 5,608 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
814 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace Ridge, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,136
19% below
$30,012 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
43% below
Zillow: $120,657
Violent Crime
814/100K
114% above
5,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Wallace Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wallace Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
57%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallace Ridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallace Ridge residents earn a median household income of $61,136 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,012. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallace Ridge is $159,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,657. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Wallace Ridge reports 814 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,608/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Wallace Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallace Ridge has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population660
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,136
Per Capita$30,012
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,400
Rent
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$120,657
Housing Units342
Rent Burden34.9%

Crime

F
Violent814/100K
Property5,608/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation60 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallace Ridge was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.